Sentences with phrase «silent electric mode»

The system is very aggressive, which means the silent electric mode is quite common.

Engage the Quiet setting, and the engine noise is significantly reduced, while the car will run for short periods in near - silent electric mode.

Not exact matches

In pure electric mode — a paltry 24 kilometres though it may be — the i8 is almost too silent, BMW having managed to make carbon fibre construction not only semi-affordable but also comparatively silent (the rigid structure of carbon fibre tubs can render cabins a little boomy, not a huge issue with the supercars that currently employ the lighter - than - metal weave, but important if it is ever to revolutionize the garden variety sedan).

It can run in silent all - electric mode for up to 29 miles, with the 2.0 - litre petrol engine kicking in seamlessly when it needs to.

As usual, you simply press the button to start the car — this vehicle, however, remains silent as the hybrid model always starts in electric mode.

In electric only mode, where top speed is limited to 75mph the X5 is brisk and near silent.

When starting the C350 Hybrid, it will default to electric mode, which delivers a nearly silent start.

You wonder why more luxury cars don't go electric: it's silent, calm and smooth in EV mode.

Stealth mode is more rewarding if you prize the near - silent EV effect, but use it hard and you'll have the gas back on soon enough when electric range is prematurely exhausted.

When driving in electric mode the SUV is nearly silent and the ICE only jumps in on the driver's demand for more power.

Quiet, almost silent when running in electric mode.

At low speeds, the car runs in electric - only mode for up to 29 miles, which means it's almost silent inside as you waft along without a care for the outside world.

An efficiency gauge replaces the tachometer, informing drivers of when they are achieving maximum fuel economy; whether the vehicle is in electric - only mode, engine - only mode or a combination of the two; and, because of the silent start as the key is turned, a telltale indicates when the vehicle is on and ready to drive.

Then, there's full EV mode, granting up to 31 miles of silent electric cruising.

Recognizing that some pedestrians can not hear hybrids when they are operating in their virtually silent all - electric mode, Hyundai equipped the 2016 Sonata Hybrid with a «virtual engine sound system.»

Even the S E-Hybrid is a hero, remaining smooth and nearly silent in electric - mode operation but capable of strong acceleration whenever the mood strikes.

The first mode, EV, uses only the electric motor for completely silent and emissions - free motoring.

Silent start: the vehicle starts virtually silently and runs in electric mode.

Although trundling around town in electric mode is a near - silent pleasure, you'll find it hard to resist using the full power of the GTE's combined petrol and electric motors.

Quiet mode gives the driver the ability to prioritize electric - only driving that makes the NSX virtually silent at lower speeds.

Yes, it's nearly silent in electric mode and there's no traditional drivetrain vibration.

In electric mode the eDrive is smooth and fast — and nearly silent.